SUV Depreciation Calculator
Project the value of an SUV or crossover year by year, compare it with a car or truck, and see the monthly cost of depreciation.
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Today $42,000
- Total value lost
- $22,961 (55%)
- Cost of depreciation per month
- $383
- Worst single year
- $7,980
| Year | Value | Lost that year | Total lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | $42,000 | — | 0% |
| Year 1 | $34,020 | $7,980 · 19% | 19% |
| Year 2 | $28,917 | $5,103 · 15% | 31% |
| Year 3 | $24,869 | $4,048 · 14% | 41% |
| Year 4 | $21,636 | $3,233 · 13% | 48% |
| Year 5 | $19,039 | $2,596 · 12% | 55% |
SUV depreciation by year
The typical mainstream SUV keeps about 81% of its value after one year and about 45% after five. Rugged, body-on-frame models (Wrangler, 4Runner, Bronco) do much better than that; three-row luxury SUVs do much worse.
How to lose less on an SUV
- Pick a trim buyers want used: all-wheel drive and common colors sell faster.
- Buy 2–3 years old, after the steepest drop, especially for luxury SUVs.
- Keep records. A documented service history is one of the few things you control that measurably raises resale.
Questions people ask
How fast do SUVs depreciate?
Mainstream SUVs and crossovers typically lose around 19% in the first year and 11–14% a year after that, leaving about 45% of the new price after five years. That is a little better than an average sedan because demand for used SUVs is strong.
Which SUVs hold their value?
Resale studies regularly place the Jeep Wrangler, Toyota 4Runner, Toyota Land Cruiser, Ford Bronco, Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V among the best. Large luxury SUVs are the opposite: many lose more than half their value in five years.
Do luxury SUVs depreciate faster?
Yes. Big luxury SUVs combine a high price, expensive out-of-warranty repairs and fast-moving technology, so used buyers pay much less. Set the brand setting to "Poorly" or pick the luxury car curve to model one.